WHERE ARE THEY NOW? TRACKING DOWN THE PAC10 COACHING CLASS OF 2008
By Rock Mayock 11:00 p.m. | Do you recall the era of Pac-10 athletics prior to the formation of the Pac-12 money press? It was a simpler time… Things were quaint and familiar, kind of like an old pair of comfortable slippers. The venerable Tom Hanson ran the Conference. The job security of Pac-10 head coaches’ were not indefinitely placed on the “hot seat.” Programs paid players with impunity. In short, times were good. That all changed in July 2009, when it was announced that Larry Scott would succeed Hanson as the Pac-10 Conference Commissioner. The aftermath of Scott’s appointment is well documented. The Pac-10 morphed into the Pac-12 super conference, the Pac-12 Network was born and the ensuing coaching carnage was unprecedented.
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THE COMPLETE 2013 PAC-12 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
By Pac-12 Research Assistant Lina, 10:30 p.m. | What’s up boys, it’s Lina! I feel like I’m back from the dead after surviving the NFL Combine in cold ass Indy. You know nothing recharges my soul like hot weather, cold beer, big weed and Alice in Chains. That’s why I spent Memorial Day getting my summer grove on after pouring out some liquor for the soldiers who paid the ultimate price protecting our nation.
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ROCK MAYOCK’S WAY TOO EARLY 2014 NFL DRAFT PREDICTIONS
By Rock Mayock 11:30 p.m. | The ink is barely dry on the 2013 NFL Draft however that does not mean that it’s too early for the FOOTBALLPHDS to start issuing our bold predictions for the 2014 NFL Draft! One does not require a crystal ball to make several assumptions about next year’s draft. For one, it is already a foregone conclusion that the absence of Carson Palmer and Hunky Heisman Mattie Leinart will give the hapless Raiders the first overall pick. Second, Blaine Gabbert and his happy feet will make the Jaguars nearly as bad as the Raiders. How will these teams use their misfortune to their advantage? Here is the FOOTBALLPHDS’ fearless prediction for the first 10 picks of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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REVIEWING THE 2013 DRAFT AND THE OVERALL HEALTH OF THE USC FOOTBALL PROGRAM
By Rock Mayock 12:30 a.m. | This past Saturday night, the wraps were placed on the 2013 edition of the NFL Draft. The Draft has become one of the NFL’s marque events for two primary reasons. It signifies the transition from college life to professional life for 254 young men and it also serves as a barometer for the overall health of a college football program. Due to the fact that college football is predicated upon the performance of 18-23 year old men with raging testosterone levels, gauging the health of a program can be a tricky thing. Success is not always measured by conference championships, national championships or even wins and loses. The most accurate way to gauge the health of a program is to evaluate how its talent is assessed by an objective third party, namely NFL scouts. If the 2013 Draft is any indicator of the health of USC’s program, then the future is bleak for the Men of Troy.
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REVIEWING THE VILLAGE: THE USC VERSION, NOT THE CRAPPY M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN VERSION
By Rock Mayock 11:00 p.m. | This past December the Los Angeles City Council came to their senses and issued final approval for the University of Southern California’s plan to replace the antiquated University Village with a new multi-purpose plaza. This new project, aptly named The Village, represents the latest effort to convert the once dilapidated University Park area into a trendy retail/residential hotspot. Although naysayers have labeled the University’s efforts as thinly veiled gentrification, the fact remains that this project is long overdue and will serve as a cornerstone for the overall Figueroa Corridor revitalization. To assure that our wonderful readers remain the smartest people in the room regarding any given subject, here are the pertinent details that you need to know about The Village.
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BREAKING DOWN 2013 MARCH MADNESS
By Rock Mayock 6:00 p.m. | In the words of the Jackson 5 “Can you feel? Can you feel it? Can you feel it?” because March Madness is upon us! Degenerate gamblers around the world have been skimming money off their kids’ 529 funds in preparation for this, the pinnacle of sports wagering universe. 66 Games within a 4 week period. Spreads, over unders, parlays… it’s too much for any degenerate gambler to handle.
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BREAKING DOWN MATT BARKLEY’S 2013 USC PRO DAY
By Rock Mayock 10:00 p.m.| USC held its annual NFL pro day this afternoon at Cromwell Field. Practically every single NFL team had scouts in attendance to watch USC stars such as Matt Barkley, Robert Woods, TJ McDonald, Khaled Holmes, Wes Horton, Nickell Robey, Jawanza Starling and Curtis McNeal take part in on the field drills. Without a doubt the buzz around campus was whether or not Barkley’s arm would fall off during passing drills. Good thing that the FOOTBALLPHDS’ resident Pac-12 expert, Research Assistant Lina, was on site to provide her expert analysis.
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REMINDER: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2013, IS NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT DAY
By Rock Mayock, 10:30 p.m. | The first step toward the 2013 college football season takes place tomorrow with the National Letter of Intent Signing Day. Undoubtedly the dopes, Mel “The Crapper” Kiper and Todd McShay, at BSPN are going to BOING! in their pants in an effort to prove they know absolutely nothing about football. The only thing that could make the day better is listening to a collection of BPSN “expert” bloggers try to explain why 17 and 18 year old kids fall into a 3, 4 or 5 star recruit category. As a result we are all holding our collective breath in anticipation.
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